Who Should Not Detox

The experts agree that young children, the elderly, the chronically ill, those suffering from a serious disease, anyone addicted to drugs or alcohol or who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals, heavy metals or radioactive material SHOULD ONLY UNDERGO DETOXIFICATION WITH THE HELP OF A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER, one who is familiar with detoxification methods.  Are you trying to find one?  Here's our suggestions:  Finding Allies in Health Care

Also among those persons who should not undergo detoxification programs are pregnant women and nursing mothers.

In her excellent little book, Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen offers these suggestions for nursing mothers, and mothers-to-be:  "...many of the guidelines suggested for the precleanse phase can be adopted during pregnancy with excellent results, especially the use of tonic root teas, raw fruit and vegetable juices, probiotic supplements such as acidophilus, the prebiotic foods that support beneficial bacteria, mineral-rich vegetable broths and dietary fiber.  Consult an experienced healthcare professional for assistance in modifying the precleanse diet for pregnancy and breastfeeding."